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Director

Józef Lejtes

Born November 22, 1901 in Warsaw, Russian Empire [now Poland]Died May 27, 198320 films

Józef Lejtes was a Hungarian-born film director and screenwriter who made significant contributions to European and American cinema. He began his career in the Hungarian film industry in the 1920s, directing several notable films. Lejtes emigrated to the United States in the 1940s, where he continued his directing career. He directed episodes for television series such as Bonanza and Perry Mason. Lejtes's work was characterized by a strong visual style and a focus on character-driven narratives.

Filmography

20 films as director
  1. 1968The Counterfeit KillerDirector
  2. 1967Valley of MysteryDirector
  3. 1952The Faithful CityDirector
  4. 1949No AlternativeDirector
  5. 1947My Father's HouseDirector
  6. 1947The Great PromiseDirector
  7. 1938SygnałyDirector
  8. 1938GranicaDirector
  9. 1938Kosciuszko at the Battle of RaclawiceDirector
  10. 1937Girls of NowolipkiDirector
  11. 1936Love or a KingdomDirector
  12. 1936RóżaDirector
  13. 1935The Day of the Great AdventureDirector
  14. 1934Córka generała PankratowaDirector
  15. 1934Young ForestDirector
  16. 1933Pod Twoją obronęDirector
  17. 1932Dzikie polaDirector
  18. 1930Burza nad ZakopanemDirector
  19. 1929Z dnia na dzieńDirector
  20. 1928HuraganDirector